Boston Globe Announces Ideas Boston 2005.BOSTON -- The Boston Globe (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NYT NYT New York Times NYT National Youth Theatre (UK) NYT New York Transit (New York, USA) NYT New York Tribune ) --Conference to Showcase the City's Role as a Center of Ideas, Innovation and Creativity --24 Innovators from Various Disciplines to Speak October 6 &7 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is responsible for the First District of the Federal Reserve, which covers Connecticut (excluding Fairfield County), Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. -- Conference Motto: 'Stimulate Your Brain' Following an overwhelmingly successful IDEAS Boston 2004, The Boston Globe today announced "IDEAS Boston 2005." Slated for October 6 & 7, the conference will showcase the remarkable range and depth of ideas, innovation and creativity emanating from New England. In a unique format, The Globe is assembling some of the best and brightest minds in the region for this eclectic and exciting exchange of ideas. The conference will feature presentations from cutting-edge artists, scientists, philosophers, musicians, health specialists, inventors and others who will convene to share their 'next big idea.' "We New Englanders are fortunate to live and work in a region that has always been and continues to be a wellspring well·spring n. 1. The source of a stream or spring. 2. A source: a wellspring of ideas. wellspring Noun of new ways of thinking about the world around us. We are pleased to create a platform for the sharing of ideas and intellectual cross-pollination for speakers as well as attendees," said Boston Globe Publisher Richard Gilman. The two-day conference will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Breaks between speaker segments and an evening party provide time to talk informally with speakers, and will serve as invaluable networking time with individuals in an array of sectors and industries. The 2004 line up included MacArthur fellows, an Academy Award-winning director, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a Grammy-nominated composer, and a member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame The National Inventors Hall of Fame is an organization that honors important inventors from the whole world who have lodged a domestic American patent. The only prerequisite of induction is being named an inventor on a US patent. Posthumous induction is allowed. . For 2005, The Boston Globe is bringing together an entirely new, yet equally accomplished group of innovators from diverse fields, including: Alan Berger, Landscape Architect His research and publications focus on urbanization and large-scale landscape reclamation, and have led some to call him "the anti-Ansel Adams." Daniel C. Dennett, Philosopher Philosopher, cognitive scientist and author who has helped to shape the debate on the moral issues around evolution, free will, and mind-body connections. Barnaby Evans, Artist Well-known for his celebrated sculpture, WaterFire, his vision and versatility enables him to create works in photography, film, garden design, architectural projects, and writing as well. Mark Fishman, M.D., Biotechnologist Renowned clinician and scientist known for his work in genetic and molecular cardiology, particularly embryonic heart development, and currently leading all worldwide discovery research activities of Novartis. Marc Hauser, Psychologist Professor of psychology who studies the minds of animals, including the possibility of animals' moral sense, and the evolution of language. Deborah Henson-Conant - Harpist She is changing the way the world sees this ancient instrument with her "cross-genre" jazz-pop-comedy-folk-blues-flamenco-celtic music. Hugh Herr, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer, Rock Climber An accomplished rock climber, despite amputations below both knees, he uses his experience to develop advanced rehabilitation technologies and robotic mechanisms to address a wide range of needs. Paula A. Johnson, M.D., MPH , Physician, Women's Health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. Specialist Cardiologist who is highly recognized for her leadership in gender specific care and research, particularly the healthy lifestyle challenges of low income African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. women. Melinda Lopez, Playwright Award-winning playwright who uses her Cuban-American heritage as a backdrop for dramas that address timeless and universal questions of humanity. Amy Smith, Inventor A MacArthur Fellow and mechanical engineer who creates elegantly simple life-enhancing solutions and labor-saving technologies for the developing world. Charles Alfred Vacanti, MD - Anesthesiologist Anesthesiologist A medical specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated. Mentioned in: Anesthesia, General, Appendectomy, Parathyroidectomy anesthesiologist A renowned anesthesiologist and pioneer in the field of tissue engineering who has discovered ways of re-building body parts from a single batch of cells. Eric von Hippel Eric von Hippel (born August 27, 1941) is an economist and a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in the nature and economics of distributed and open innovation. ,Ph.D., Innovation Expert Head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group at MIT's Sloan School, he is renowned for his work on the nature and economics of distributed and open innovation. Barry S. Zuckerman, M.D., Pediatrician Prominent physician and advocate who challenges the way we think about health care by emphasizing prevention and developing programs to ensure that families' basic needs are met. The Boston Globe will continue to update the list of speakers for the 2005 conference. The registration fee for IDEAS Boston 2005 is $225 before July 1, 2005 and $295 thereafter. Registration can be completed at www.boston.com/ideasboston. The conference will be sponsored in part by the Boston Redevelopment Authority The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is the municipal planning and development agency for Boston. The BRA was established by the Boston city council and the Massachusetts legislature in 1957. . The Boston Globe is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. 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